Recognising the unity and diversity of four parishes in a benefice
17th April 2024The Athelney Benefice plan a Rogation Walk. Using St Athelwin as their focus they contemplate how they are one church in four locations
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The Easter Experience
12th April 2024An interactive way for children and young people to explore the Easter story.
Knife Angel comes to Taunton
5th April 2024The sculpture, aimed at raising awareness of the effects of violence and aggression, has gone on display in the centre of Taunton.
Quantock Foodbank drives innovation with a fully electric mobile pantry
5th April 2024The Quantock Foodbank, a vital lifeline for families in need, now has a fully electric vehicle to take groceries to outlying villages.
Maundy Money 2024 recipients
24th March 2024Philip Andrews and Jenny Jeffery have been honoured for their ministry and service to the Church and their communities
Holy Week Experience at St Paul’s Church in Weston-super-Mare
21st March 2024St Paul’s Church is running a free, thought-provoking Holy Week Experience with an immersive walk-through prayer event
Silver Eco Church Award for St Nicholas Church, Henstridge
15th March 2024St Nicholas is one of only 11 churches in the diocese to receive the silver award.
Sharing knowledge, wisdom and friendship at the Administrators' Day
2nd March 2024More than 30 parish administrators take part in a training and support day in Wells
Inspiring people to listen and to hear each other and God
1st March 2024'Listening can seem a simple task, something everyone can do, whereas in reality it can be a challenge.' Sharing the experience of a church listening course
Somerset artists create a unique art exhibition in Martock Church
1st March 2024An immersive response by four artists to the Easter themes of ascension and love, which is grounded in the locality of Martock, the Levels and Somerset.
Wells Cathedral announces changes to its admission guidelines
1st March 2024Wells Cathedral will remain free to enter for worship, prayer, and to light a candle. Free passes will be avail able for parishioners in the diocese. Anyone who is on the parish electoral roll (or Cathedral Community Roll) is eligible to apply for a Wells Cathedral Parish Pass.
Manna feature: Sharing the Easter story
28th February 2024With Easter falling at the end of March this year, preparations are well underway for some creative celebrations across Bath and Wells during Holy Week – in our churches, in our schools, as well as in our homes and outdoor spaces.
Coming together to provide life-saving equipment and help
25th February 2024Members of All Saints Church in Wrington raise money to buy a Community Defibrillator and undertake CPR training
Goathurst church offers support to young families
19th February 2024"We firmly believe that God’s hand has been on this initiative, He went before us and is guiding our journey as we seek to do His will.”
Bubble Church - a new monthly church service for young families
8th February 2024“A puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fuelled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.”
Her Majesty, The Queen attends a Service of Celebration at Bath Abbey
2nd February 2024The service was held to mark the 850th anniversary of St John’s Foundation which provides shelter and support for older adults in the city and works with children locally to make sure they have the best start in life
Common Fund consultations underway
1st February 2024Over 70 people attended the first Common Fund consultation at St James, Taunton on Tuesday, 30 January, to discuss the proposed changes to the way we calculate what parishes are requested to contribute into our Common Fund.
Revd Deborah Perreau receives award from Somerset Council
15th January 2024Deborah, Deanery Mission Priest for Somerset South, received the Community Resilience Award from Somerset Council in acknowledgment of her exceptional efforts following severe flooding.
The next Dean of Wells announced
15th January 2024The King has approved the appointment of the Reverend Canon Toby Wright, Team Rector of Witney and Honorary Canon of Christ Church, Oxford, to be appointed as Dean of Wells, in succession to the Very Reverend Dr John Davies.
South Petherton churchwarden recognised in New Year honours list
2nd January 2024Steve Harrison, Churchwarden at St Peter and St Paul Church in South Petherton has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his service to the local community
